--- title: "Geopark Trail Drachenberge" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/tour/geopark-trail-drachenberge" description: "The Drachenberge, at about 162.8 m above sea level, are the highest elevation in the Saxon part of the Muskau Fold Belt. The geopark trail, almost 4 km long, offers hikers a special insight into the richly structured Ice Age landscape. Here, unexpected challenges must be mastered!" language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2905083/9b9f5cff0e4549949fdfd6574138790aaa43c131b8b1a5521f820be3dde77513/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Geopark Trail Drachenberge ========================== - 3.83 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Great panorama - Hiking - 2:00 h - 3.83 km - 23 m - 23 m - 144 m - 158 m - 14 m - - Start: Guesthouse "Zur Linde" in Krauschwitz - Destination: Guesthouse "Zur Linde" in Krauschwitz The geopark trail, with a length of just under 4 km, features a richly structured Ice Age landscape. The Drachenberge, at about 162.8 m above sea level, are the highest elevation in the Saxon part of the Muskau Fold Belt. The geopark trail, almost 4 km long, offers hikers a special insight into the richly structured Ice Age landscape. Here, unexpected challenges must be mastered! Read more Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (19%) Asphalt (7%) Trail (74%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Orientation is provided by signage with the logo of the Muskau Fold Belt with the additional symbol of a small dragon. From the starting point Guesthouse "Zur Linde," it first runs parallel to the B 115 towards Weißwasser. The Drachenberge geopark trail turns left into the forest about 150 m after leaving the village. On a straight path, you walk through the pine forest directly towards the Drachenberge. At first, the path is quite easy, but the closer you get to the Drachenberge, the more demanding the terrain becomes. Shortly before the Drachenberg, the highest elevation in the Saxon part of the geopark at 162.8 m, hikers cross the largest gieser in the Muskau Fold Belt before it goes quite steeply uphill. Once at the top, you walk leisurely left along the ridge's circular path. But beware – please take the small trodden path here! Here, hikers enjoy a beautiful view into the old mining area of the former Caroline II mine. It then continues initially along the ridge eastward and later northward back to the starting point. Read more Tour information - Loop Road - Stop at an Inn - Summit Equipment Sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended. There are no shelter options. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**On the B 156 coming from Weißwasser to the traffic light intersection Krauschwitz, on the B 115 coming from Döbern to the traffic light intersection Krauschwitz Read more **Parking**Free parking directly on Geschwister-Scholl-Straße, S 123 Read more **Public transportation**Bus line 250 of ZVON from Weißwasser bus station or Bad Muskau Read more Additional information A detour to the traditional pottery Katrin Najorka allows hikers to experience the pottery tradition in the geopark up close. Read more Author Marketing-Gesellschaft Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien mbH Organization Das Landschaftswunderland Oberlausitz License (master data) Marketing-Gesellschaft Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien mbH Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Arriving at the Drachenberg, which is 162.8 m high, you can sign the summit register. A guided hike with a certified geopark guide reveals numerous background information, legends, and explanations about the Muskau Fold Belt, its inhabitants, and its raw material and industrial history. Read more Nearby ------ View on map Contact 02957 Krauschwitz Download GPX file - -